Bringing Together the Leaders Across the Nation

We are a dedicated association that brings together the leaders in Social Work Education nationwide. Our mission is to foster and enrich the development of Social Work Leadership. We aim to provide our members with a platform to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and advance the field of social work education.

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“NADD offers a place for deans and directors to connect about the questions and challenges that really matter for day-to-day management and long-term planning. Whether it is learning from experts about the best approaches to fundraising, getting peer advice about a challenging personnel issue, or finding potential partners for new projects, NADD offers the resources deans and directors need to do our jobs.”

Lori Messinger

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Leadership Support

NADD offers leadership support involving:

  • Educational Excellence

  • Research Infrastructure Development

  • Fundraising and Development Agendas

  • Outreach and Community Capacity Building

  • Evidence-based and Culturally Competent Practice in Social Work

  • Effective Impacts on Educational and Practice Policies

  • The Promotion of Strong Local and Global Partnerships

  • NADD Also Sponsors Several Task Forces

Dynamic Association

Our association is a dynamic and engaging network of Social Work Deans committed to shaping the future of the profession. Connect with us to join our vibrant community and contribute to the growth and success of social work education.

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